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YR53 GKJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,228 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 105,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 100,906 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 97,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2023 97,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,640 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,778 miles

1. Front and rear brake pads becoming worn.

2. Hand brake travel near limits.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 22 May 2015 79,491 miles

slight corrosion on a front to rear brakepipe towards rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,229 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,256 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,356 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,649 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,388 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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YR53 GKJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 GKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR53 GKJ registered?

YR53 GKJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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